Belle Plaine

Ecosystem Overview

The Belle Plaine ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Sumner County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sumner County nearby has 78% more documented species, Belle Plaine offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #20 for species diversity among 100 Sumner County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 100 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Sumner County

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Very Common2 obs.

Eris militaris

Bronze Jumper

Very Common1 obs.

Anavitrinella pampinaria

Common Gray

Very Common1 obs.

Chlorochlamys chloroleucaria

Blackberry Looper

Very Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common1 obs.

Pelidnota punctata

Grapevine Beetle

Common1 obs.

Dicromantispa interrupta

Four-Spotted Mantidfly

Common1 obs.

Iridopsis defectaria

Brown-Shaded Gray

Common1 obs.

Eusarca confusaria

Confused Eusarca

Common1 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

Doorweed

Common1 obs.

Harpalus caliginosus

Murky Ground Beetle

Common0.08 obs.

Malva neglecta

Cheeses

Occasional0.08 obs.

Hypena bijugalis

Dimorphic Snout

Occasional0.08 obs.

Calosoma sayi

Occasional0.08 obs.

Hemidactylus turcicus

Mediterranean Gecko

Occasional0.08 obs.

Epicauta vittata

Striped Blister Beetle

Occasional0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sumner County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Sumner County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-78% vs. current

Wellington

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-79% vs. current

Mayfield

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+100% vs. current

Oxford

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+167% vs. current

Conway Springs

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+220% vs. current

Caldwell

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+700% vs. current

Argonia

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Wellington

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+100% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Sumner County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Very Common2 obs.

Eris militaris

Bronze Jumper

Very Common1 obs.

Anavitrinella pampinaria

Common Gray

Very Common1 obs.

Chlorochlamys chloroleucaria

Blackberry Looper

Very Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common1 obs.

Pelidnota punctata

Grapevine Beetle

Common1 obs.

Dicromantispa interrupta

Four-Spotted Mantidfly

Common1 obs.

Iridopsis defectaria

Brown-Shaded Gray

Common1 obs.

Eusarca confusaria

Confused Eusarca

Common1 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

Doorweed

Common1 obs.

Harpalus caliginosus

Murky Ground Beetle

Common0.08 obs.

Malva neglecta

Cheeses

Occasional0.08 obs.

Hypena bijugalis

Dimorphic Snout

Occasional0.08 obs.

Calosoma sayi

Occasional0.08 obs.

Hemidactylus turcicus

Mediterranean Gecko

Occasional0.08 obs.

Epicauta vittata

Striped Blister Beetle

Occasional0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sumner County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Sumner County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-78% vs. current

Wellington

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-79% vs. current

Mayfield

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+100% vs. current

Oxford

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+167% vs. current

Conway Springs

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+220% vs. current

Caldwell

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+700% vs. current

Argonia

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Wellington

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+100% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 100 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Sumner County

-78% species diversity